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1 10x 60x 120x 220x * C 2 D Digital Microscope * C 2 D Camera Stand * USB Cable (5ft. or 1.5m ) * Software (CD-ROM) * Six Prepared Slides with Case * Dissecting Tools * Instruction Manual WARNING! Only for use by children over 10 years old. Only for use under the supervision of an adult. This toy contains functional sharp needle, sharp edge on scalpel, scissors, spatula, tweezers, and prepared slide. CAUTION! Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.

2 Congratulations for purchasing the C 2 D Digital Microscope, one of the newest learning tools! This C 2 D digital Microscope will encourage creative play activities that are directed by your children by harnessing the power of your PC. With the C 2 D Digital Microscope, you will be able to explore your surroundings in a way as never before and share these findings with friends and family. There are many benefits from using the C 2 D Digital Microscope and some are: Use software to manipulate images in numerous and insightful ways Create shows with video recording features View the images with your friends on the computer About this manual ABOUT THE C 2 D DIGITAL MICROSCOPE This manual is being designed so that the information is easy and ready to find in order to make setting up your microscope simple and less frustrating. This instruction manual helps to you: Set up your C 2 D Digital Microscope Maintain it Change bulb when required Troubleshoot any problems that arise Basic Components Detailed Components System Requirements System Support Software Installation TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the C 2 D Digital Microscope Using Handheld Microscope Mode Using the C 2 D Camera Using the C 2 D Software Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting * TRADEMARKS: Microsoft Office 97, Office 2000, Windows 2000, Windows XP, NetMeeting, Windows 98 TM ( 2 nd Edition), Windows Me and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and PhotoShop are registered trademarks of Adobe Corporation.

3 BASIC COMPONENTS CAMERA C D Camera Configurable Microscope basement USB cable (1.5m long) Instruction manual Software (CD-ROM) Six prepared slides Seven Scientific Instruments WARNING! Only for use by children over 10 years old. Only for use under the supervision of an adult. This toy contains functional sharp needle, sharp edge on scalpel, scissors and prepared slide. CAUTION! Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. 1

4 DETAILED COMPONENTS USB Cable C 2 D CAMERA CAMERA Shutter Button Focus Adjustment Handheld Unit Revolving Turret Ring Focus Knob C 2 D Digital Microscope Arm Light Compartment 2 Color Filter / Aperture Your Package contains: 1. C 2 D Digital Microscope 2. C 2 D Camera Stand 3. USB Cable (5 ft. or 1.5m) 4. Software (CD-ROM) 5. Prepared Slides (6) with Case 6. Stainless Steel Spatula 7. Stainless Steel Scissors 8. Stainless Steel Tweezers 9. Stainless Steel Needle 10. Stainless Steel Scalpel 11. Stirring Rod 12. Dropper 13. Instruction Manual

5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS A computer that is USB capable Windows 98 TM (2nd Edition), Me Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Intel Pentium TM 200 MHz or faster 64 MB RAM Minimum 75 MB free hard disk space Sound and Video that are compatible with Microsoft DirectX 8.0 or up Quad speed (4x) or higher CD-ROM 800x600 display resolution, 16 bit colour 16-bit windows compatible sound device Mouse and Keyboard SYSTEM SUPPORT This C2D Digital Microscope supports* Microsoft Video for Windows (VFW). You can use third party software that supports VFW to access this product. This C2D Digital Microscope also supports* Microsoft NetMeeting. You can preview your pictures via the Internet with your friends! Please check Microsoft web site for details. * Feature only available on computer running Windows 98 TM (2nd Edition) or Me. 3

6 The installation of the software consists two steps: STEP ONE - Device driver installation STEP TWO - C 2 D software installation 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the setup program will be activated automatically. NOTE: Clicking the > button will skip to STEP TWO - Install the C 2 D Software. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION STEP ONE - Install Device Driver NOW CONNECT THE C 2 D DIGITAL MICROSCOPE TO THE COMPUTER 2. After connecting the C 2 D Digital Microscope to the computer, you will see a "new hardware found" message. 4

7 3. Click the > button Back > 4. Click the button again and you will see the following screen. Back 5

8 > 5. Select "CD-ROM Drive" and click button to install the driver accordingly. Back > For Windows 2000 or XP: A pop - up window will appear when the C 2 D device driver is being installed, please click 6. Once the new hardware device has been installed properly, please proceed to step two to install the C 2 D software. Once the hardware has been installed properly, click the button to finish the device driver installation. Finish 6

9 USING THE C 2 D SOFTWARE, continued STEP TWO - Install the C 2 D Software dfasdasd 1. Click the > button to finish the application software installation. Finish 2. Once the software has finished installation, click the button. You can now run the C 2 D software. NOTE: The setup program will take a while to install Microsoft DirectX 8.0 components. It does not mean that your computer has crashed. You might have to restart your computer. 7

10 USING THE C 2 D DIGITAL MICROSCOPE Setup Suggestion Please remember that the C 2 D Digital Microscope can be used in the handheld mode, so make sure that the work area is free from obstruction and the monitor is viewable. Controls Learning the C 2 D controls Once you have the C 2 D software installed and running, you can use the controls to focus, change magnification and capture picturess/movies. Focus Knob Shutter Button Revolving Turret Ring Color Filter / Aperture Focus Adjustment Focusing 1. Focus the image on the screen with the focusing knob. 2. You should be able to see the image become closer or further away as the focus knob is adjusted very slowly. NOTE : This image on the screen will have a delay. Turn the focus knob slowly and wait for the image to refresh before adjusting again. Changing Magnification Change the magnification of the image by turning the Revolving Turret Ring. Changing Color Filter Different specimen effect can be displayed by rotating the Color Filter/Aperture. Taking Images Images on the screen can be captured (recorded) by pressing the Shutter Button. Lighting The light can be turned on or off through the software. 8

11 USING HANDHELD MICROSCOPE MODE Focusing The handheld unit itself can be used to focus by moving the unit closer or further from the object NOTE : This image on the screen will have a delay. Turn the focus knob slowly and wait for the image to refresh before adjusting again. Changing Magnification Change the magnification of the image by turning the Revolving Turret Ring. Taking Images Images on the screen can be captured by pressing the Shutter Button. USING THE C 2 D CAMERA Focusing Focus the image by turning the Focus Adjustment. Taking Images Images on the screen can be captured (recorded) by pressing the Shutter Button. 9

12 C 2 D Main Studio USING THE C 2 D SOFTWARE Light Contrast Delete Light Press button to turn the light on/off. Contrast Move the tap left and right to adjust the contrast. Take Image Press button to capture the current image to "My records". Make Video Press button to start making video to "My records". NOTE: Press this button again to finish recording. My records Images A list of images have been saved in your hard disk. You can select the record and view them from the lmage Viewer. Videos A list of videos have been saved in your hard disk. You can select the record and playback them from the Video Viewer. Delete Click button to delete current selected record from the list. 10

13 USING THE C 2 D SOFTWARE, continued Image Viewer Copy to clipboard Print Click button to print out the image from the printer. NOTE: It would not have any effect unless you have installed the appropriate printer driver. Copy to clipboard Copy to clipboard Click button to copy the image to the clipboard. TIPS: You can utilize this feature to process the image further from the other software such as Adobe PhotoShop. You can also use Microsoft Office to make your own presentation. 11

14 USING THE C 2 D SOFTWARE, continued Video Viewer Stopped Seek Bar Position the mouse pointer on the Seek Bar playing the whole video sequentially. Play Click button to start playing the video. Stop Click button to stop immediately. Pause Click button to suspend playing the video.. You can locate frames directly without 12

15 Bulb Replacement CARE & MAINTENANCE Use a Philips screw driver to open the light compartment. Bulb Specification: 2.2V DC 150mA 13

16 TROUBLESHOOTING MESSAGE The C 2 D Digital Microscope is not connected to the computer. Video recording feature is not available. SOLUTION Connect the C 2 D Digital Microscope to the computer. If the problem still exists, you have to remove the C 2 D Digital Microscope device driver and install it again. (Please consult Windows User Guide). Reinstall the C 2 D software. Out of memory. Cannot turn on the light. Error found when loading image into the memory. Your computer does not have a default printer. Cannot initialize clipboard. Please exit other software to free up more memory. Please refer to the section "Care & Maintenance" to replace the bulb. Run ScanDisk to check your hard disk for logical and physical errors. ScanDisk can then repair the damaged areas of your hard disk. Please check your computer whether an appropriate printer is installed onto your computer. Please exit other software to free up more memory. Support address: support@edu-science.com.hk 14 P38-MS